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Spatial Chat streams 480×360 video through a browser-only experience with no desktop or mobile app. Cosmos delivers HD video, native apps, and recordings from $8.80 per concurrent user.
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Spatial Chat pricing starts at $8/user/month — similar to Cosmos's $8.80 per concurrent user. But the spatial chat app delivers 480×360 video through a browser-only platform with no native apps. Cosmos gives you 720p HD, desktop and mobile apps, and every feature a virtual office needs.
480×360 isn't professional video
Spatial chat video tops out at 480×360 — five times fewer pixels than Cosmos's 1280×720 HD. On a modern monitor, that resolution looks blurry and pixelated. Faces lose detail, shared documents become unreadable, and client-facing calls suffer. Cosmos captures in true 720p using AV1, the latest-generation codec.
Browser-only means compromises
The spatial chat app has no desktop application and no mobile app. Everything runs through the browser, which means no system-level notifications, no background presence, and no quick access from your dock or taskbar. Cosmos has native desktop apps (Mac and Windows) and mobile apps (iOS and Android) alongside full browser support.
Recordings capped at 7 — or gone entirely
Spatial Chat's free plan has no recording at all. Business stores up to 7 recordings, Enterprise up to 30. After that, older recordings are overwritten. Cosmos records every meeting with automatic transcription and AI summaries — stored forever, no cap.
All performance data measured in real 2-hour sessions with 10 participants. Pricing compared at Spatial Chat's Virtual Office Business plan ($8/user/month). Full methodology
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| Audio quality | 32 kbps | 96 kbps (3× better) |
| Camera resolution | 480×360 | 720p (1280×720) — 5× more pixels |
| Video codec | VP8 (standard) | AV1 (latest gen) |
| Screenshare frame rate | 15 fps | 30 fps (2× smoother) |
| Screenshare modes | Single mode | 3 modes — Slow Connection, Standard & Smoother Video |
| Max people in a call | 50 | 150 |
| Pricing | $8/user/month | $8.80/concurrent user/month |
| Desktop app | Mac + Windows | |
| Mobile app | iOS + Android | |
| Recordings limit | 7 recordings (Business) | No limit |
| Design themes | Single style | Minimal + vibrant 2.5D styles |
| Free plan | 12 users, 2 hrs/day | Unlimited hours |
| Guest access | Account + verification required | 1-click access (no signup) |
| Meeting transcription | ||
| AI meeting summaries | ||
| Live captions | ||
| Noise cancellation | ||
| Built-in games | ||
| Persistent chat history |
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| Audio quality | 32 kbps | 96 kbps |
| Camera | 480×360 | 720p HD |
| Video codec | VP8 | AV1 |
| Screen fps | 15 fps | 30 fps |
| Screen modes | Single | 3 modes |
| Max per call | 50 | 150 |
| Pricing | $8/user | $8.80/user |
| Desktop app | Mac + Win | |
| Mobile app | iOS + Android | |
| Recordings limit | 7 max | No limit |
| Design themes | Single | Minimal + 2.5D |
| Free plan | 12 users | Unlimited hrs |
| Guest access | Signup needed | 1-click |
| Transcription | ||
| AI summaries | ||
| Live captions | ||
| Noise cancel | ||
| Built-in games | ||
| Persistent chat |
Spatial Chat's Virtual Office pricing is per-user/month — every registered member counts, whether they're online or not:
Annual billing saves up to 40%. Cosmos has one plan at $8.80/concurrent user/month — billed only for the people online at the same time, with unlimited recording and every feature included.
See detailed pricing| Team size | | |
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25 people ~10 online | $200/mo | $88/mo |
50 people ~20 online | $400/mo | $176/mo |
100 people ~25 online | $800/mo | $220/mo |
Spatial Chat billing counts every registered user. Cosmos billing counts only concurrent users — the people actually online at the same time.
Cosmos Space Builder lets you design your floor plan without needing a designer. Pick a template, drag and drop furniture, zones, and decorations, then publish instantly — changes go live without interrupting active calls. Spatial Chat offers space customisation with room backgrounds and colour themes, but Cosmos gives you more templates and two distinct visual styles.
Cosmos offers minimal professional themes for teams that prefer clean lines, and vibrant 2.5D environments for teams that want character. Represent yourself with a Picture Bubble (profile photo) or an animated 2.5D Avatar. Spatial Chat uses a single visual style across all spaces.
External participants on Cosmos click a link and they're in. No account creation, no email verification, no app download. Spatial Chat requires every guest to create an account and complete verification before joining — adding friction to every client call, interview, or cross-company collaboration.
Cosmos has transformed our team by streamlining communication, fostering connections, and boosting productivity. With Cosmos, we hold all meetings on a single link, increasing visibility and allowing everyone to contribute. It has made casual conversations and asking questions easier, creating a strong sense of togetherness and enhancing our company culture.
Co-Founder and COO
Our team uses Cosmos daily as a complete work-from-home solution that facilitates our daily meetings, review sessions, and weekly all-hands. Cosmos has dramatically enhanced our productivity, culture and engagement. Our employee NPS increased by 20% as a result of using Cosmos. It also helped create a stronger sense of belonging.
Production Manager
My remote team needed help with isolation when using traditional communication tools. New team members struggled to seek support on Slack and felt anxious when waiting for a reply. Everyone being available in our Cosmos creates a sense of community; we go through crunch times together, saving us time compared to back-and-forth messages on Slack. For people who need community, Cosmos is a game changer.
Accounting Manager
Spatial Chat is a browser-based virtual office and events platform with proximity audio — conversations get louder as you move closer to colleagues. It's popular for virtual events (supporting up to 10,000 attendees on event plans) and offers a Virtual Office product starting at $8/user/month. However, the spatial chat app lacks native desktop and mobile apps, streams video at 480×360, and caps virtual office rooms at 50 participants.
In practice, yes. Spatial Chat pricing is $8/user/month — every registered member counts. Cosmos bills $8.80 per concurrent user — only those online at the same time. A 50-person team with 20 online pays $176/month on Cosmos vs $400/month on Spatial Chat's Business plan. Savings range from 56% to 72% depending on team size.
Spatial Chat has three Virtual Office plans: Free (12 users, 2 hrs/day, no recording), Business ($8/user/month, 7 recordings), and Enterprise ($12/user/month, 30 recordings, SAML SSO). Annual billing saves up to 40%. Cosmos has one plan at $8.80/concurrent user with unlimited recording and every feature included.
Spatial chat video streams at 480×360 — five times fewer pixels than Cosmos's 1280×720 (720p HD). This is below standard 360p (which is 640×360) and significantly impacts face clarity, document readability, and professional appearance on client calls. Cosmos uses the AV1 codec for sharper video at lower bandwidth.
No. The spatial chat app runs entirely in the browser with no native desktop or mobile application. Cosmos has native apps for Mac, Windows, iOS, and Android alongside full browser access on Chrome, Edge, and Firefox.
Limited. Spatial Chat's free plan has no recording. Business stores up to 7 recordings and Enterprise up to 30 — after which older recordings are overwritten. Cosmos records every meeting with automatic transcription and AI summaries, stored forever with no cap.
Spatial chat free plan allows up to 12 users with a 2-hour daily meeting limit and 3 rooms — no recording. Cosmos also has a free plan with no daily time limit on calls.
No. Spatial Chat has no background noise cancellation. Cosmos includes built-in noise cancellation to filter out keyboard clicks, background chatter, and environmental noise during calls.
Yes. Built-in breakout rooms for splitting calls into focused groups. Spatial Chat also offers breakout rooms on all plans.
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Yes. Native iOS and Android apps — plus desktop apps for Mac and Windows.
Cosmos is the strongest spatial chat alternative for teams that need HD video, native apps, and unlimited recording alongside proximity audio. Other platforms include Gather and Kumospace, but Cosmos is the only one combining AV1 video, concurrent pricing, native desktop and mobile apps, and SOC 2 Type II + GDPR compliance. See the full comparison at cosmos.video/virtual-office-comparison.
“I absolutely love the fact that I feel so good to have the possibility to work remotely but have a virtual space to see my colleagues. It's so easy to use, I love it!”
“Great product! It is honestly an interesting way to engage your remote team and give them the feeling of a virtual office without breaking the bank!”
“My team and I love Cosmos, it's definitely the best way we've found to work remotely, and it's the closest we've felt to being in person. Clicking on someone to start a conversation with them is far more natural than constantly sending Zoom links - just like tapping on someone's shoulder at the office!”
“What stands out most to me about Cosmos Video is its unparalleled versatility and seamless integration of features. The platform effortlessly combines robust video conferencing capabilities with a comprehensive virtual office suite, creating a dynamic and efficient workspace.”
“I love that it allows a real-life feel to a virtual experience which fosters a deep sense of connection! It is MORE than what typical video conferencing tools provide - this builds community!”
“The ease of joining, interacting, and playing fun games on the map. Innovative and creative map designs customized as per your needs. On Cosmos, you can right away search for your colleague and fly towards them.”
